vocublary page.2 unit.1 Flashcards
assert
to state (something) in a strong and definite way
astonishing
causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder
boost
to increase the force, power, or amount of (something
cheerful
feeling or showing happiness
deed
something that is done : an act or action
devote
to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose)
discipline
control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior
esteem
respect and affection
graft
a piece of skin, muscle, or bone that is attached to a part of the body to repair a damaged area
inherit
to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies
instinctively
relating to or based on instinct : based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning
intervention
to come or occur between two times or events
longing
a strong desire for something or someone
manner
the way that something is done or happens
monk
a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
mystery
something that is not known
obscure
not well-known : not known to most people
pace
the speed at which someone or something moves
philosophy
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc.
restaurant
a place where you can buy and eat a meal
review
an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone : examination or inspection
steak
a thick, flat piece of meat and especially beef
therapy
the treatment of physical or mental illnesses
thrill
to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy
